County board takes another step in recycling war

Lyon County has embarked on an all-out effort to win the “recycling war” — but it’s become one pain-staking squirmage after another

. Recently the county brought heavier bags, marked garbage recycling bins and other methods to residents throughout the county. On Tuesday, the Lyon County Board took another step toward winning the battle with the recyclables.

“I’ve been researching ways our county forces can continue recycling in some form. I do not see a cost-effective way to continue curb side recycling at this time. If the recycling market turns around soon, perhaps we can look into it,” said the county’s top recycling man, Roger Schroeder.

On Tuesday he told the board, “We could use county forces to service the recycling drop-off locations in our county communities by purchasing recycling roll-off containers and a roll-off truck.”

At first that seemed like an idea that wasn’t going anyplace. Then the Lyon County Board got “aboard” the idea and began to hash out the possibilities.

Schroeder has done some research on the idea of “roll-off” containers and after he mentioned it, the idea began to “roll-off” the tongues of the commissioners.

But so far the idea has not reached fruition, said Schroeder. “I have been in contact with sales representatives, but do not have precise dollars available at this time,” he said.

But there has been research, “Based on cost research thus far I estimate a roll-off truck would cost up to $125,000 and the roll-off containers about $150,000,” he told the commissioners.

Showing their continued commitment to winning the battle of the plastic and glass, the county board jumped on board and took solid action on the project. Commissioner Charlie Sanow made the motion to purchase roll-off containers not to exceed $150,000.

Commissioner Rick Anderson joined in and all the other commissioners soon agreed.

Then, to keep the “roll-up” idea rolling in the right direction, Commissioner Sanow made another motion. This one was to advertise to hire a heavy equipment operator (for the purpose of servicing and transportation of recyclables from the drop sites”.

At first he suggested county workers could man the recycling truck (in an effort to save money). But as they continued to discuss the situation, the commissioners realized they needed to take a larger step in making sure they were utilizing the best methods of combatting the fight against recyclables.

They indicated the county could use their own equipment for now. While this may not solve the recycling problem — it does make the effort to win this war one step closer to reality.

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